Top 10 Safest Cities in Florida

Welcome to Florida, home of sunny beaches, oranges, and the Everglades! Florida has a reputation for being popular with retirees, but several popular cities, such as Orlando, boast a much younger median age. Whether you’re looking to retire or move your family to a coastal town, we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 safest cities to help inform your decision.

The Top 10 Safest Cities in Florida

1. Satellite Beach

• Population: 11,197
• Violent Crimes: 3 (0.0268 per capita)
• Nonviolent Crimes: 41 (0.3662 per capita)
• Most Common Crime: Larceny and Burglary

84.70% Below National Crime Rate, 85.26% Below State Crime Rate

Satellite Beach is ranked No. 1 on safest cities for 2020 in the Sunshine State. Located in Brevard County along the Atlantic, Satellite Beach is a beautiful coastal city with a population of over 11,000 residents. Founded in 1956, Satellite Beach prides itself on its kind, selfless volunteers who have worked to make the city successful and a great place to live. With such low crime rates and a beachside view, who wouldn’t want to live here?

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2. Marco Island

• Population: 18,122
• Violent Crimes: 6 (0.0331 per capita)
• Nonviolent Crimes: 98 (0.5408 per capita)
• Most Common Crime: Larceny and Burglary

77.66% Below National Crime Rate, 78.48% Below State Crime Rate

Marco Island is a Gulf Coast barrier island just south of the city of Naples. Incorporated in 1997, Marco Island is the largest barrier island within southwest Florida’s Ten Thousand Islands area. With its white beaches and many resorts, Marco Island is a popular tourist destination. But with over 18,000 calling this city home, Marco Island has an urban feel with high safety ratings to boot.

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3. Tequesta

• Population: 6,161
• Violent Crimes: 2 (0.0325 per capita)
• Nonviolent Crimes: 98 (0.5681 per capita)
• Most Common Crime: Larceny and Burglary

76.62% Below National Crime Rate, 77.48% Below State Crime Rate

Tequesta is a small village of more than 6,000 residents in Palm Beach County. Built in the 1950s, Tequesta is named after the Tequesta Native Americans, who settled near the Biscayne Bay and Miami area. One of Tequesta’s highlights is Coral Cove Park, a large beachside park where people can picnic, swim and snorkel. With only two violent crimes committed in the past year, Tequesta is about as safe as safe can be.

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4. Longboat Key

• Population: 7,351
• Violent Crimes: 2 (0.0272 per capita)
• Nonviolent Crimes: 54 (0.7346 per capita)
• Most Common Crime: Larceny and Burglary

70.34% Below National Crime Rate, 71.43% Below State Crime Rate

Longboat Key is a small town located in Manatee and Sarasota counties, along the west coast of Florida. With multiple public and private beaches available, Longboat Key attracts new residents and vacationers every year. Longboat Key is especially popular among retirees — the median age of residents is 71. Whether you’re looking for some fun in the sun or to retire, you can do so knowing you’re in one of the safest coastal towns in the state.

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5. Key Biscayne

• Population: 13,299
• Violent Crimes: 5 (0.0376 per capita)
• Nonviolent Crimes: 90 (0.6767 per capita)
• Most Common Crime: Larceny and Burglary

72.19% Below National Crime Rate, 73.21% Below State Crime Rate

For the second year in a row, Key Biscayne takes the No. 5  spot on the safest cities list. Located on a barrier island across from Miami, Key Biscayne is surrounded by white beaches and state parks. An affluent town, the median household income for residents lands at over $120,000 with houses averaging $900,000-$1,000,000.

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6. Sanibel

• Population: 7,498
• Violent Crimes: 2 (0.0267 per capita)
• Nonviolent Crimes: 69 (0.9202 per capita)
• Most Common Crime: Larceny and Burglary

63.13% Below National Crime Rate, 64.49% Below State Crime Rate

Named after its location on Sanibel Island, the city of Sanibel is located on the Gulf Coast in southwest Florida. With a motto of “A Barrier Island Sanctuary,” it should come as no surprise that Sanibel is safe and beautiful. Half of the island is dedicated to wildlife refuges, and several nonprofit conservation organizations located on the island work to protect the land. Although ranked sixth on our list in overall safety, Sanibel has the second lowest violent crime rate, with only two violent crimes committed in the past year.

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7. Weston

• Population: 71,744
• Violent Crimes: 41 (0.0571 per capita)
• Nonviolent Crimes: 374 (0.5213 per capita)
• Most Common Crime: Larceny and Burglary

77.48% Below National Crime Rate, 78.31% Below State Crime Rate

Weston is a master planned community located in Broward County northwest of Miami. With a population of over 71,000, this suburban city is the most populated destination on our list. Those with an adventurous spirit will enjoy the city’s close proximity to the Everglades, where you can take airboat tours of the wetlands. If you prefer to stay in town, Weston offers plenty of shopping centers and restaurants to enjoy.

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8. Indian Harbour Beach

• Population: 8,617
• Violent Crimes: 2 (0.0232 per capita)
• Nonviolent Crimes: 93 (1.0793 per capita)
• Most Common Crime: Larceny and Burglary

57.08% Below National Crime Rate, 58.66% Below State Crime Rate

Indian Harbour Beach lands at No. 8 on the safest cities list after jumping 16 spots from last year’s ranking. A major contributing factor is the reduction in violent crime; Indian Harbour Beach has the least violent crime in the state, with only two crimes reported in the past year. This Brevard County city offers five different recreational parks along with plenty of beach activities.

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9. North Palm Beach

• Population: 13,214
• Violent Crimes: 12 (0.0908 per capita)
• Nonviolent Crimes: 105 (0.7946 per capita)
• Most Common Crime: Larceny and Car Theft

65.53% Below National Crime Rate, 66.80% Below State Crime Rate

North Palm Beach is a village located in Palm Beach County. This master planned community has a population of approximately 13,000 year-round residents and an additional 8,000 residents during the winter months. Along with beaches and sunshine, North Palm Beach offers parks, golf courses, playgrounds and a country club that attract families and retirees alike.

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10. Parkland

• Population: 33,760
• Violent Crimes: 38 (0.1126 per capita)
• Nonviolent Crimes: 240 (0.7109 per capita)
• Most Common Crime: Larceny and Car Theft

67.94% Below National Crime Rate, 69.12% Below State Crime Rate

With crime rates nearly 70 percent below the national and state averages, Parkland rounds out our top 10 safest cities. Established in 1963, Parkland is home to some 30,000 residents and five parks — hence its name! In the spirit of its motto “Environmentally Proud,” Parkland has a Parkland Environmental Partner program that recognizes eco-friendly businesses.

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All data are taken from FBI U.S. crime statistics.